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Unitil Default Service: 14.348¢ per kWh
In effect since August 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Unitil's Default Service at your usage.
What Unitil's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Default Service comes to $125.55 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Default Service history
Since February 2026: 12.061¢ to 14.348¢ per kWh, up 19%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.348¢ | Aug 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 12.061¢ | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | – |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the account number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Unitil still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
Own a business on Unitil? See Unitil's business price and get yours.
Where to find your Unitil account number
Your Account Number is made up of 10 or 14 digits. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Unitil Default Service?
It's the price per kWh Unitil charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 14.348¢ since August 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Unitil raising its rates?
Unitil's Default Service has been 14.348¢ per kWh since August 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my Unitil bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Unitil. Supply is the Default Service, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 14.348¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Unitil?
Yes. New Hampshire lets every Unitil customer choose a licensed supplier. Unitil keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other New Hampshire utilities
- Eversource New Hampshire Default Service
- Liberty Utilities Default Service
- New Hampshire Electric Co-op Default Service
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Unitil's published Default Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.